2012 Acura TL light

Frequently Asked Questions
Navigation System161
Display, Accessories
Problem Solution
The display appears dim when starting the car in really
cold weather. Is there a problem? No. This is normal, and it will become brighter after a few minutes.
Rear Camera
Problem
Solution
When I shift gears, the rear camera image is delayed. When shifting into or out of reverse, you may experience delays when the screen image switches between the navigation screen and the rear camera
image. This is normal.
The rear camera image is too dark or too bright. How do
I adjust the brightness? While the camera image is displayed, use the rotating portion of the
Interface Dial
(knob ) to adjust the brightness. This adjustment does not
affect the Setup screen brightness adjustments.
Miscellaneous Other Questions
Problem Solution
My clock frequently changes forward and backward by
one hour. Why is this? The clock is being automatically set based on your GPS location. If you live
and work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this
feature. See page 116 (Auto Time Zone).
When driving near a time zone border, the time changes
even though I am not near the time zone. Why is this? The time zone borders are only approximated in the system. Depending on
the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can
be erratic. See page 116 (Auto Time Zone).
My state does not observe daylight saving time. How do
I turn off this feature? You can turn off this feature. See page 116 (Auto Daylight).
Daylight saving time occurred, but the navigation system
did not change time even though SETUP shows Auto
Daylight is ON. The automatic daylight saving time feature does not work in regions where
the daylight saving time system is not adopted.

Frequently Asked Questions
162 Navigation System
Problem Solution
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is
not switching the navigation system clock on the correct
dates. Why is this? 1) Go to the Clock adjustment
screen in SETUP and ensure that Auto
Daylight is ON.
2) The automatic daylight saving time feature does not work in regions where the daylight saving time system is not adopted.
For more information, see Clock Adjustment on page 116 .
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no
apparent reason. What can cause this? You may be driving near a time zone boundary (see Auto Daylight
o n p a g e 116 ) .
See page 116 (Auto Time Zone) for more information.
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I fi nd
this code? There should be a card in the glove box with the anti-theft code for the
navigation/audio system. This card contains the 5-digit security code and
serial number. If you cannot fi
nd it, your dealer can help you out.
I speak a language other than English. Are there any
other languages available for the system? Besides English, you may select French or Spanish for your language setting.
However, messages will continue to be in English.

Glossary
Navigation System165
Initialization - This refers to the period
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite
orbital information whenever the
navigation system power has been
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45
minutes with the vehicle out in an
open area.
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The
navigation screen.
Map Matching - The received GPS information allows the navigation
system to position the vehicle on the
map. Map matching has occurred
if the map screen is displaying the
current street name in the bottom-
shaded area.
Mic -Abbreviation for the microphone
used for receiving voice commands.
It is located near the map lights in the
ceiling.
MW - Maneuver Window. While en
route to a destination, this window
displays information about the next
maneuver. Navi
- Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page 64 .
Off road - This occurs when the user
leaves mapped roads. Off-road
tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are
displayed if the option is enabled in
the SETUP screen. The user can use
them to return to a mapped road. The
bottom of the navigation screen will
say, “Not on a digitized road.”
Outlying Areas - These are rural areas
that typically have only their main
roads mapped. All other roads are
shown in purple for reference only,
since they have not been verifi ed.
PIN - Personal Identifi cation Number.
A 4-digit number created by the
client to protect personal information. POI
- Point of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools, etc. found under
Place category or Place Name
on the DEST screen (Dest. MENU
1 ). See page 57 .
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools, etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page 57 .
Reminder - Automatic pop-up
Calendar message. See Calendar on
page 90 .
Security Code - Code needed to activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page 128 .
Unverifi ed Streets - These streets have
not been verifi ed for turn restrictions,
one-way, etc. They are shown in
purple on the map. Unverifi ed streets
may be missing from the map, shown
in the wrong location, or have an
incorrect name or address range.

INDEX
Navigation System179
A
Accessing the Address Book List ...... 98
Acura Client Relations .................... 134
AcuraLink Messages ......................... 81
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffi c
™.......... 23
AcuraLink Weather ........................... 84
Address ................................. 28, 29, 99
Address Book ........................ 28, 34, 97
Address Book PIN .......................... 102
Advanced .......................................... 38
AUDIO button ................................... 10
Auto Daylight ................................... 116
Auto Service ...................................... 38
Auto Time Zone ............................... 116
Avoid Streets ..................................... 77
B
BACK button ..................................... 13
Banking ............................................. 38
Basic Settings .................................. 106
Black Level ........................................ 96
Bluetooth
® Audio Commands ..........173
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............. 19
Breadcrumbs ............................... 20, 66
Brightness.......................................... 96 By Address ........................................ 29
By Address Book .............................. 34
By Coordinate ................................... 44
By Go Home 1 or 2 ........................... 50
By Intersection .................................. 45
By Map Input .................................... 46
By Place Category ............................. 37
By Place Name .................................. 36
By Place Phone Number ................... 41
By Previous Destinations .................. 35
C
Calculator .......................................... 92
Calendar .......................................19, 90
CALL ........................................... 19, 52
CANCEL button ............................... 11
Cancel Route ..................................... 77
Category ............................... 28, 37, 100
Cautions .............................................. 7
Cellular Phone ................................... 83
Cellular Phone Commands ..............174
Change Route Preference .................. 77
Change State ..................................... 29
Changing the Route ........................... 76
Changing the Routing Method .......... 53 Changing Your Destination ............... 79
City .............................................. 30, 47
City Vicinity ...................................... 40
Client Assistance ............................. 134
Clock Adjustment ............................. 116
Color .................................................119
Community ....................................... 38
Continental USA ............................... 50
Contrast ............................................. 96
Correct Vehicle Position ................... 118
Coverage Areas ............................... 136
Current Location ..........................21, 65
Current Position ................................ 99
D
Database Limitations ...................... 132
Delete an Address ............................101
Delete Pictures on HDD .................. 124
Destination ............................ 28, 52, 78
Destination Icon ................................ 67
Destination Lists ......................... 78, 79
DEST/ROUTE button ....................... 10
Destination Map ................................ 54
Detour ............................................... 77
Directions .......................................... 60